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VN56 FSD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,346 mi
Last recorded180,346 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FSD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 180,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Cracking on sidewall slightly not down to cords

Pass 30 Dec 2015 180,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Front tyre has perished inner sidewall

Fail 29 Dec 2015 180,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Front tyre has perished inner sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 169,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 169,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has no air pressure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 160,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,858 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (Federal 225/50 ZR17 94)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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VN56 FSD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 111,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN56 FSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN56 FSD registered?

VN56 FSD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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